1. Steps for Success Evening 2017
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2. Mrs S Muir, Headteacher
Welcome
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3. Mr J Hill, Assistant Headteacher
GCSE’s 2017
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4. Changes?
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5. What’s staying the same?
Most subjects!
All subjects (except English and Maths) will be graded between A*-G.
Most of these subjects have some coursework that will either be complete by now or being completed over the coming weeks.
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6. What’s changing in 2017?
English and Maths GCSE’s will be graded on a 9 to 1 scale (9 being the highest grade, 1 being the lowest).
Grade 5 will be seen as a ‘good’ pass.
There is no coursework for these subjects.
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8. How to succeed in English!
Mr K Horan, Director of English
How to succeed in English!
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9. English Literature
English Language
Component 1
Romeo & Juliet 20%
Poetry anthology 20%
Component 2
An Inspector Calls 20%
A Christmas Carol 20%
Unseen poetry 20%
Component 1
Fiction reading 20%
Narrative writing 20%
Component 2
Non-fiction reading 30%
Persuasive writing 30%
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10. Revision is not just learning. Revision is making sure we don’t forget.
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11. Revision and English
To help revision we can think about the parts of the exam which need the students to demonstrate knowledge & show skills.
English Literature
knowledge & skill based
English Language
skill based
Do students know plot, characters, themes, and key quotes?
Can students choose quotes and analyse language and structure?
Reading: Can students understand a text? Can students analyse language?
Writing: Can students write accurately, with imagination, and purpose?
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12. Revision tips to make sure we don’t forget knowledge
Create note cards for all set texts & poetry anthology
Plot, character, theme, key quotes.
Mind map, colours, images.
Stick quotes or key points on post-it notes to leave in prominent places that you’ll see every day. Move notes around.
Regular & repetitive tests
Write down ideas/quotes then compare to note card.
Make audio recordings, listen and compare to note card.
Compare notes to other revision sites (BBC Bitesize, GCSE pod). What different information is included?
Kahoot quizzes, true/false, who says quotes etc.
Work with study buddy.
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13. Revision tips to make sure we don’t forget knowledge
Visual & Audio
Watch GCSE pod. Before watching the same pod a week later, predict 5-10 key points will hear.
Download poetry anthology onto phone. Listen to 1-2 a day. Before listening, say out loud the 6 key quotes which you will hear.
Practise exam question
Plan your response to every example question.
Complete in timed conditions.
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14. Tips to make sure we develop our skills
Writing:
Plan a response to all the example exam questions, especially persuasive & transactional writing.
Write under timed conditions.
Reading:
Practise past papers in timed conditions.
Apply exam question to newspaper articles, stories, web pages etc.
Read newspaper & magazine articles. Note 5 key points about writer’s view or use of language. Think of a related writing task.
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15. English revision resources in your bag
English Literature
English Language
An Inspector Calls
Revision guide
5 practice exam questions
Key quotes
Romeo & Juliet
6 practice exam questions
A Christmas Carol
Reduced version with notes
4 practice exam questions
Unseen Poetry
14 poems with exam questions
Component 1 (fiction)
Practice exam reading paper
30 practice writing tasks
Component 2 (non-fiction)
Practice exam reading papers
20 practice writing tasks
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16. Mr B Prevost, Director of Maths
How to succeed in Maths!
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Maths is a skill; the more you practise the more successful you are!
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18. Important dates: Paper 1 (non-calculator) -25th May
Paper 2 (calculator) – 8th June
Paper 3 (calculator) – 13th June
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19. SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS
MAIN RECEPTION
£5.50
Exam board - Edexcel
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20. During school: Four hours of Maths lessons a week.
Period 6 revision sessions every week.
Homework help every evening
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21. Past papers Revision guides MyMaths USB sticks
Revision resources:
Past papers
Revision guides
MyMaths
USB sticks
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22. Revision at home
A minimum of 2 hours of Maths revision every week outside of school – in addition to current interventions.
30 minute sessions
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25. How to succeed in Science!
Mr J Maher, Director of Science
How to succeed in Science!
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26. Science grade boundaries 2016F G
Separate Sciences /90 65 56 47 38 30 22 14 6
Double Award Higher /60 36 24 18 12
Double Award Foundation /60 33 27 21 15 9

27. Relatively easy marks with practice
Drawing graphs; interpolating/extrapolating information from graphs
Describing graph trends
Describing table trends
Finding and manipulating the correct equation for Physics

28. All our Director’s of Faculty are here this evening should you have any questions about the other subjects.
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29. Revision Tips
Make revision active – simply reading your work wont help!
Create a revision timetable.
Remember the ideas from Elevate.
Make sure you know what’s in each exam and the type of question asked.
Use your teachers.
Use GCSE Pod, MyMaths, BBC Bitesize websites.
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32. A churchfields perspective
Clara Corbett, former Churchfields pupil…
A churchfields perspective
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33. August 24th – GCSE Results Day
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34. Thank you for coming Refreshments are available.
Please ensure you have a revision bag and if you wish to take one, a USB revision stick.
Directors of Faculty will be around for the next 20 minutes to discuss any revision questions you may have.
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